NW Bicester is a pioneering development led by A2Dominion to create the first eco town in the UK. The Masterplan (submitted in March 2014) sets out our vision to provide circa 6,000 true zero carbon homes and associated facilities and infrastructure to sustain a vibrant, sustainable new community over the next 25 – 30 years.

Elmsbrook will make a real difference — not only to the environment but also to Bicester’s economy, bringing new jobs and business opportunities.
Construction on the first phase, now being marketed as Elmsbrook, commenced in April 2014 and consists of 393 highly energy efficient homes, a primary school, convenience store, nursery, community hall, pub and eco-business centre. Electricity will be generated from PV solar panels on every roof and heat and hot water will come from a combined heat and power energy centre. 40% of the development will be green space and will incorporate communal barbecue areas, herb boxes and allotments.
Elmsbrook will be built in four phases over the next 5 years. Phase 1 of the development is now complete and A2Dominion has appointed Hill as the lead contractor to deliver the second phase of Elmsbrook.

Local Lettings Plan

This is a resident’s plan with a difference, for local people who want to make a difference… in their community and to their environment.

Creating affordable housing

We want to create a vibrant, mixed community in the Exemplar that reflects Bicester as a whole. That’s why 30 per cent of the Exemplar homes will be affordable housing; with 93 homes for affordable rent and 26 for shared ownership.

Local homes for Local People

We’ve created a lettings plan to make sure most of the affordable housing goes to people with a Bicester connection. 70 per cent of the successful applicants will work, train, or do regular volunteer work. We’ve done that to foster strong links to Bicester and make Exemplar a real extension of the existing local community.

We want everyone involved to play an important part in North West Bicester. As part of the Local lettings Plan we have drawn up our Resident’s Green Charter to encourage people to commit to a sustainable lifestyle. Residents will commit under the Charter to walk and cycle wherever possible, recycle all household waste and use the eco features of their home to reduce energy consumption.

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News & Events

Details of Event
Date: Sunday 24th July 2016
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Annex Field of Bicester Community College (behind Bicester Leisure Centre), Queens Avenue (the field is being cleared by A2Dominion in